This is Randy, KA4AQM. I have new TS-590s in box. I need to know which power supply is recommended by other 590s users (max 20.5 amp draw). If you have a similar radio that draws similar amperage, what do YOU USE and what do you recommend I stay away from? Pls answer: usps52@yahoo.com and thanks in advance!Peace.

If you plan on purchasing an Astron RS-35M Linear like I did, plan on the meter lamps and very possibly the meters going dead after one year. You cannot just change out the lamp. They are enclosed within the meters and Astron wants you to buy a new meter or meters!

If you plan on purchasing an Astron RS-35M Linear like I did, plan on the meter lamps and very possibly the meters going dead after one year. You cannot just change out the lamp. They are enclosed within the meters and Astron wants you to buy a new meter or meters!

You can change them. I have changed them in an Ameritron AL-811A where the bulbs are in the meters. You have to be careful but it is not that tough to do.I had an Astron RS20M I used from 1995 until this summer. It didn't have any lamps in the meters but I never had any problems with it. The lamp in the switch still worked. I came across a very good deal on an RS70A so use that now.

The meters don't do a whole lot for you. I don't miss them. I hardly ever looked at them when I had them.

........yep, don't worry about the meter lights.....they will burn out.....and you can replace them with a little prodding...but they'll go again...using LEDs works better than the standard incandescent bulbs.

The important thing with the '590 is that it is very voltage dependent. To obtain the advertised power output from the rig, it must be supplied with at least 13.8 v. at the required amperage while transmitting. The Astron linear supply that I have delivers less than that thru the Kenwood power cable, which has it's own voltage drop. Some power supplies are adjustable up to about 15.5v and may make a better choice than what I have running my '590. I understand that Alinco makes an excellent variable voltage switching supply that is very popular.

The astron 35 will do the job. Had one of those for over 20 years with no problems. It became excess when I acquired a VERY slightly used station less than 20 hours that included an astron 70 amp and a Kenwood 480HX. The original 35 is still in use by a local ham. You will """LOVE""" the 590. Have had mine since Feb 2012.

For what it's worth - The Astron will do the job nicely but if you plan to expand your station and use a DC power strip for the misc. equipment you might think about one of the bigger supplies. I've been using a Tripp-lite PR-60 for years with no problem also I don't worry much about what I hang on the Buss - hi73Dick KH2G

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